Does NSF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NSF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NSF. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NSF?

42% of NSF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NSF 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NSF?

Account Manager (32) , Auditor (23) , Manager (13) , Safety Advisor (11) , Coordinator (10) , Project Manager (10) , Director (8) , Lab Technician (7) , Senior Manager (7) , Intern (6) , Certification Project Manager (5) , Food Safety Auditor (5) , Technician (5) , Analyst (4) , Microbiology Technician (4)

What are the pros of working at NSF according to real employee reviews?

"Great people .. always willing to listen and make changes if they are right for the business." ((in 50 reviews)); "+ Good Benefits" ((in 20 reviews)); "Current work life balance is great." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great team and very supportive" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NSF according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and not so welcoming in a deparment" ((in 35 reviews)); "Managers have no clue what they are doing." ((in 21 reviews)); "upper management is disconnected from reality." ((in 18 reviews)); "Senior management is completely disconnected from the employees." ((in 18 reviews)); "Toxic culture descending from cold hearted management." ((in 18 reviews))

What are employees saying about NSF layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NSF layoffs and their outlook for job security at NSF in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NSF locations?

Ann Arbor , San Diego , Washington , Dallas , Chicago , New York , Detroit , Los Angeles , Richmond , Alexandria , Ypsilanti , Clinton Township , West Bloomfield , Grand Rapids , Houston , Waco , Indianapolis , Columbus , Harbor City , El Cajon , San Francisco , Boulder , Bristol , Las Vegas , Seattle , Philadelphia , Bethesda , Boston , Kansas City

NSF reviews

2.7

42% would recommend to a friend

(522 total reviews)

Pedro Sancha

35% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

NSF has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 522 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The NSF employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

522 reviews

4.0

Jun 7, 2021

Proactive and Progressive

Senior auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A company that values employees and customers and does not shy away from bold decisions when needed to ensure long term company sustainability.

Cons

International company so personal interaction with co-workers is not frequent enough.

4.0

Jun 7, 2021

Director Finance

Director, finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Independent working environment and hassle-free

Cons

Too much changes happening in current situation

1.0

Jun 3, 2021

NSF has a great mission but its future is uncertain

Senior lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most people working here are smart, dedicated, and mission-driven. There is a genuine passion for public health and sustainability. NSF is a self-funded nonprofit. As a social enterprise, they have historically done a good job of balancing financial performance with a strong mission focus.

Cons

Prior to restructuring, this was one of the best places I have ever worked. The "transformation" resulted in a huge exodus of talented people - some voluntary, some not. This was a top-down process with job descriptions written in squares on an org chart. Instead of recognizing talent and finding a way to make those people successful in a new system - management shoehorned people into the tightly defined job descriptions. If someone did not fit - they were out. We are now 18 months into this transition. None of my colleagues remain. Most of the remaining pre-transition staff are burned out and frustrated.

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